Imitation—the act of observing and copying the actions of others—is the most important mechanism of learning for infants, toddlers, and young children. Several studies have analyzed different patterns by which children imitate actions. One study showed that children not only imitate actions immediately after observing them, but they also reproduce
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Often children with developmental delays or disabilities are subjected to an early intervention (EI) program or physical or occupational therapies. The aim of these interventions is to enhance the functional mobility of
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding require a higher level of nutrition. Nutrient deficiencies, even in minute amounts, might have detrimental effects on both pregnancy and lactation. For example, zinc is required